The Vanitas

From Arena Timepieces -

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This is the latest of a (thankfully) growing number of US based watch brands who although sourcing movements, cases, etc. from other locales, are in fact assembling their watches here in the US.

DESIGNED, ENGINEERED, AND ASSEMBLED IN LOS ANGELES

Now before anything else, I have to speak to what I have sensed as the brand's ethos - nothing is permanent, even time. Now in fairness, I can't claim super powers of intuition, but was tipped off by this statement on Arena's landing page:

YOUR TIME WILL END

You can't put it more plainly than that ; )

The case is of stainless steel, and measures 39 mm in diameter, featuring a domed sapphire crystal.

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The Arena comes standard with a stainless steel bracelet (above), and if I have understood correctly, a vulcanized rubber strap (below) -

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Now onto the ever burning question - the price and availability. 

$1,430 is the ask, and for what you are getting it is a very, very fair price. This release is limited to 300 pieces.

For a first release, this is a very, very strong contender. The lines are clean, the dial super clear and legible (YOUR TIME WILL END - and your eye sight will not always be perfect). The bracelet is not like so many others out there, the look is unique. For movements, the choice of a Sellita is a solid one. Oh, and it's Chronometer Grade! 

The Vanitas is assembled in Los Angeles, not a third-party white label company in the Swiss Jura, Ticino, or other locales. Closer to the source, and easier to ensure quality control.

For more information, and to place your order, visit Arena Timepieces -

Arena TImepieces Vanitas